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A couple of things for the not-so-diminutive man: avoid any prints that are large scale, because you will look like the print is wearing you, as opposed to you wearing the print.

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Tim Gunn
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 29
Consultant
Costume Designer
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Fashion Designer
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Reality Television Participant
University Teacher
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Washington
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Timothy MacKenzie Gunn
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